A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2041379 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2042765 epoch_slot_no: 12365 block_no: 2041283 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1378 time: 2019-01-09 18:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x297032cd61456da25585c9f1fe1cc61a111d781b768aa4824f1e54442b70eed1Block Operator
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